Well I had my Radar, my BST, and my Advanced FF renewal classes canceled and rescheduled for April (Unless they cancel them again). Has anyone else had any canceled classes or exams? How are the NMC and RECs addressing this? Its almost time for my renewal and I’m concerned it will screw with getting…

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Would like to update regarding Radar renewal. Because my son hadn’t sailed in the last few years because of a health issue, Radar was needed. Had he been able to sail regularly, would not be required. He is at the school I mentioned beforehand getting lifeboat and other STCW refreshers to qualify fo…

You can also let radar observer expire if you do not need it and restore it at any time in the future by taking a radar class. Also, until 2024 you can be qualified as a radar observer without having the endorsement in your MMC provided you carry the course certificate, so if you renew without radar…

Mr Cavo, Thanks for your more than welcome responses to the mariners on this site. Navy told him to get it, necessary or not, he wasn’t taking any chances. Renewal is the key, whether he sails again or not.

I thought we didn’t need to renew radar anymore ?

[image] Tugslasthitch: I thought we didn’t need to renew radar anymore ? No. It still has to be renewed. Either with one year of sea time in the past five using radar, or with a course. See 46 CFR 11.480 and here . Also, you would be well advised to specifically request it on your application …

Thank you, yes it is my understanding that I still have to renew it since I work shoreside. I was taking my FF renewal classes through SUNY PET department, since I live in the area. I was able to successfully reschedule them all in May so we will see how it works out.

Looks like today MITAGS announced they will be suspending all training at both East and West Coast locations until atleast April 24th. Quote from the email: “We will be in contact when we have plans to enable you to take on-line courses or portions of courses.” Im curious as to which classes they …

[image] Kennebec_Captain: The National Maritime Center (NMC) is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and, as the situation evolves, is prepared to adjust operations accordingly. Maybe it’s time for the CG to follow the lead of many state medical licensing boards and provide relief from ex…

[image] Steamer: Maybe it’s time for the CG to follow the lead of many state medical licensing boards and provide relief from expiration and renewal requirements as well as remove some cross jurisdictional licensing barriers. OMSA has sent a letter to the CG with regards to licensing, as well…

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